Despite dropping to 3-4, the
Jets continue to exceed expectations heading into a crucial stretch.
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That's what some Gang Green conspiracy theorists seem to believe when it comes to Devin McCourty's late fumble that set up New York's go-ahead score.

Here's what happened: McCourty received Nick Folk's kickoff on the goal line with 2:06 remaining, but the first second didn't tick off until McCourty already was at the 5-yard line. He coughed up the ball at the 14 with 2:04 remaining. The clock was stopped at 2:01 after Antonio Allen's recovery at the Patriots' 18.

With the 2-minute warning still in play, the Patriots essentially were given the benefit of another timeout in addition to the three they already had. Nick Folk broke the deadlock with a 43-yard field goal, but the Jets only burned 24 seconds off the clock in four plays.